Graduate Certificate of Climate Adaptation (GCCA) - GCClim
This program is only offered to continuing students. No new admissions will be accepted after Semester 2, 2015 . Students who are interested in this area should consider the Graduate Certificate of Science .
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| Start: | No new admissions |
| Fees: | Commonwealth supported place Domestic full fee paying place International full fee paying place |
| Standard duration: | 1 year part-time |
Contact us
| Current students |
Freecall (within Australia): 1800 007 252 Phone (from outside Australia): +61 7 4631 2285 Email: usq.support@usq.edu.au |
Program objectives
On completion of the award, students will be able to:
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demonstrate an in-depth understanding of global climatic and environmental changes
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describe the functioning of the global climate system
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apply the principles of climate adaptation across a range of professions
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apply advanced critical skills to assess the risks of climatic changes and climate variability
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evaluate opportunities that may arise from climate change and variability
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express and communicate scientific knowledge and concepts across a range of professions
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display an enhanced breadth and/or depth of their knowledge of the impact of climate change and variability upon natural and human systems
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contribute within their profession to sustainable natural resource management and sustained economic growth.
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
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have a three-year degree from an Australian or other recognized university or equivalent.
All students are required to satisfy the applicable .
If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a 精东传媒app-approved . On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.
Program fees
Commonwealth supported place
A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the cost of a students' higher education and students pay a , which varies depending on the courses undertaken. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .
Commonwealth Supported students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called .
Domestic full fee paying place
Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the
Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called provided they meet the residency and citizenship requirements.
Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who will be resident outside Australia for the duration of their program pay full tuition fees and are not eligible for .
International full fee paying place
International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus, via distance education/online. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .
Program structure
The program requires the completion of four of the listed courses. All courses are available in external mode. There are three mandatory core courses for all students to complete within the Graduate Certificate of Climate Adaptation. A fourth course can be selected from (b) or (c) with a natural resource management sustainability focus.
| (a) Mandatory Core Courses |
| (b) Climate Change and Adaptation Courses |
| (c) Natural Resource Management and Sustainability Courses |
Required time limits
Students have a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 4 years to complete this program.
IT requirements
Students should visit the USQ to check that their computers are capable of running the appropriate software and versions of Internet web browsers and to check the minimum and recommended standards for software.
Other program requirements
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Climate Adaptation a candidate must complete a total of four units of study as prescribed above within four years of admission to the program. At least three units of study must be completed at USQ.